Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini

August Stradal

RomanticSpecialistcapriceE-flat majorAllegro2/4~5 min
H9
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

This piece is a highly demanding transcription based on Paganini's virtuosic violin caprices. It translates Paganini’s extreme technical innovations, such as rapid shifts and complex bowings, into aggressive, idiomatic piano writing.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is the execution of rapid octave-runs and wide-span arpeggios at high speed.

Technical focus

speed-agilityoctave-runsarpeggioslarge-chordswide-span

Mood

brilliantdramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini by August Stradal?

Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini is rated Henle level 9 of 9 — virtuoso repertoire, roughly concert / virtuoso level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 9 — meaning you can already play level 8–9 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini?

A typical performance of Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini?

Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bravourstudie No.1 nach einer Caprice von N. Paganini?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bravourstudie No.2 nach Themen von Nicolaus Paganini by August Stradal, Wanderer Fantasy in C major by Franz Schubert, Rhapsodie espagnole by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.